Blucher History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Blucher family

The surname Blucher was first found in Mecklenburg, where the name Blucher contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation, and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. Over time, the Blucher family name branched into other houses, where their influence continued to be felt because of the important role they played in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Blucher family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blucher research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1814, 1815 and 1827 are included under the topic Early Blucher History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Blucher Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Blucher, Bluche, Bluchen, Bluchern, Bleicher, Blocher, Blocker, Blochhausen, Blochmann and many more.

Early Notables of the Blucher family

Prominent bearers of the name Blucher at this time were

the Blucher family of Meckelenburg

Blucher migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Blucher Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jost William Blucher, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1738

Blucher Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

George Blucher, who arrived in Edenton, North Carolina in 1820
Cath Blucher, who arrived in Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Andacia", with with children
Mr. O. Blucher, aged 41, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Andacia", with 3 children
Mr. Felix A. Von Blucher, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Galveston"
Moses Blucher, who settled in New York, NY in 1869
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Blucher migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Blucher Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Mark Blucher, British Convict who was convicted in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Dunvegan Castle" on 13th March 1830, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Blucher (post 1700) +

Heinrich Blücher (1899-1970), German poet and philosopher
Franz Blücher (1896-1959), German politician
Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher (1742-1819), Prussian Generalfeldmarschall who led his army against Napoleon I
Gebhard von Blücher (1865-1931), husband of Evelyn, Princess Blücher

Citations +

Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 12th August 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/dunvegan-castle